Celebrations 09-08-09

Madison Rose Rodriguez, daughter of Brian and Landa, is celebrating her first birthday Sept. 8, 2009. She is the granddaughter of Sue Contratto of Barstow and Bob and Shirley Rodriguez of Cabool, Mo.

Madison loves to spend time at the ranch with her Grammy Sue. Madison is a very happy baby who is always smiling. Some of her favorite things are dancing, playing her harmonica, climbing, swinging and swimming with her Aunt Paula and Uncle Greg and cousins. She is walking and has nine teeth.

Lois and Ernest Snider

Ernest and Lois Snider of Hesperia are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary Sept. 8, 2009, with family and friends visiting their home.

The couple were married Sept. 8, 1949, in Upland. They have lived in Hesperia since 1985. Their son Kenneth also lives in Hesperia, and their daughter Darlene and her husband, Rick, live in Knoxville, Tenn.